Hand coiled pottery by Rob Sutherland
My formal art training was at Dartington College of Art in Devon, England, but as a potter I'm largely self taught. In 2005 I started exploring a range of pottery making methods and found that hand building was the method that suited me. In particular, the technique of coiling. This involves building a pot layer by layer. Each coil is melded into the coil below and is pinched, squeezed, moulded and scraped into shape. I enjoy the slow pace of this method which allows a considered response to the form as it grows. Some pots, once leatherhard are carved by hand to introduce surface decoration. I work with a variety of stoneware clays and use a combination of glaze, raw oxides and lustres for colour. I use an electric kiln and fire to 1220 degrees Centigrade.
My influences are grounded in nature, from lichens growing on rock to beach smoothed pebbles. I'm interested in the linear edges created by water meeting land, Zen Buddhist dry gardens, fossils, mineral seams in rock, and the stone-like appearance of lichens.
Contact Details

Rob Sutherland
4 Haining Stables
The Haining
Selkirk
Scotland
TD7 5LR
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Recent works Click on image to enlarge

 

Current Exhibitions


The Flat Cat Gallery, Lauder, Scottish Borders.
14th May 2009 - 14th July 2009

A selection of my recent ceramic work forming part of a group show with Astrid Trugg - painting, Lesley McLaren - painting, Sam Austrin-Miner - painting and Lindean Mill - Glass. Exhibition open daily 10am - 5pm.

For further information www.flatcatgallery.co.uk

 

Number 4 Gallery, St.Abb's, Near Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland

A selection of my work is available to purchase from this informal contemporary space set within the dramatic and rural landscape of St.Abb's Head nature and marine reserves. Open Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

 

Forthcoming Exhibitions & Events

Crossing Borders 2009 Arts Festival
Crossing Borders is an organisation which aims to raise the profile of artists and makers from across the Borders.

Robson Gallery, Halliwell's House Museum, Selkirk
5th Sept - 20th Sept 2009
As part of Crossing Borders 2009 a selection of ceramics, furniture, textiles and paintings by the Selkirk members will be on show at The Robson Gallery, Selkirk, to launch the Open Studio Days event on the 12th and 13th September. Come and meet the artists and get further information about this new annual event.

 

Previous Exhibitions

The Smokehouse Gallery, Eyemouth. Group Show. 2008
Hawick Museum. "New Ceramics" Joint Exhibition 2008
Broughton Gallery. Scottish Potters Group Show. 2007
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